POLIKUM Gruppe

POLIKUM Gruppe operates as a significant provider of outpatient healthcare services through its network of Medical Care Centers (MVZs) in Germany. The company was established in response to the 2004 German healthcare modernization law which permitted the creation of MVZs. In 2005, the first POLIKUM was opened in Berlin-Friedenau by a group initiated by Dr. Wolfram Otto, which included several doctors, a real estate expert, a marketing specialist, and a business economist. This marked the beginning of their expansion, with subsequent centers opening in Charlottenburg (2007), Fennpfuhl (2009), and Leipzig (2011).

The company's business model is centered on providing integrated, interdisciplinary medical care. Physicians from approximately 20 different medical specialties work as salaried employees across the centers. This structure facilitates a coordinated approach to patient treatment, supported by shared digital patient records and interdisciplinary treatment plans. The model is designed to relieve doctors of administrative burdens, allowing them to focus on patient care. POLIKUM serves both statutory and private health insurance patients, generating revenue through the standard KV system for physician services and specific integrated care contracts with major insurance providers. The patient base is substantial, with the company treating tens of thousands of patients per quarter.

The service portfolio is extensive, covering over 14 medical fields including general medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, diabetology, and pediatrics. Beyond standard consultations, the centers offer specialized services like preventative health checks, outpatient surgery, and physiotherapy. A key feature is the co-location of various specialists under one roof, which simplifies referrals and provides a holistic healthcare experience for patients. POLIKUM has established itself in major German cities, primarily Berlin, operating from multiple locations such as Friedenau, Fennpfuhl, and Friedrichshain. The company has undergone several ownership changes, including an acquisition by Palamon Capital Partners in 2009 and a subsequent sale to SANA in 2014. Today, POLIKUM is part of the Sanecum Group, continuing its focus on networked outpatient medical care.

Keywords: outpatient healthcare, Medical Care Centers, MVZ, integrated care, interdisciplinary medicine, German healthcare market, physician network, multi-specialty clinics, Berlin healthcare, Sanecum Gruppe, Dr. Wolfram Otto, ambulatory care, patient-oriented medicine, digital patient records, healthcare services provider, diabetology, gastroenterology, cardiology, outpatient surgery, physiotherapy